19 autonomous systems engineer jobs at 8 companies in Encinitas, CA
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Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
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Own the crawlers, pipelines, and infrastructure powering a real-time job search engine. Strong Node.js and Python fundamentals; bonus points for security and reverse-engineering chops.
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provides global satellite broadband and secure networking communication services.
BA/BS in engineering; expertise in communications systems, coding theory, estimation, control, signal processing, and modern system architecture; ability to work autonomously; US citizenship preferred; up to 10% travel.
Applied Intuition: Developing software and simulation infrastructure for autonomous vehicles.
2+ YOE2+ years software engineering experience, strong modern C++ (C++20+), Python and shell scripting, Git, experience with agentic coding tools, strong algorithms and design skills, US citizenship and eligibility for Secret clearance.
C++, Python, shell, Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Git, CMake, Bazel, Protocol Buffers, FlatBuffers, Cap'n Proto, Docker, Kubernetes
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5427)
Washington or San Diego or Boston or Dallas
$163k-$245k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
5+ YOEBS/MS or equivalent experience, typically 5+ years relevant experience, strong C++ and embedded/Linux skills, system integration and field-test experience, ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5208)
Washington or Boston or San Diego or Dallas
$163k-$245k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
5+ YOE5+ years experience; strong C++ and embedded/Linux development; system integration and field test experience; BS/MS in relevant engineering or equivalent; ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5193)
Washington or Boston or San Diego or Dallas
$234k-$351k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
10+ YOEBS/MS in engineering or equivalent,10+ years experience,expert C++ and Linux systems development,systems integration expertise,mentoring experience,and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
AI Lead – Autonomous Driving/Reasoning/Vision Language Action Models
San Diego, California, United States
$212k-$318k/yrOnsiteFull Time
QualcommNASDAQ: QCOM: Designs and manufactures semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products.
6+ YOEAdvanced degree in CS/EE/ME or related with 6+ years (PhD) / 7+ (MS) / 8+ (BS) systems engineering experience; deep learning, autonomous driving stacks, Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, embedded/edge deployment experience, mentoring and system design skills.
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
10+ YOEBS/MS or equivalent, typically 10+ years experience, expert C++ and Linux systems development, proven systems-integration track record, ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5398)
Washington or San Diego or Boston or Dallas
$234k-$351k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
10+ YOE10+ years relevant experience, BS/MS or equivalent, expert C++ and Linux systems development, proven technical strategy and architecture experience, ability to obtain Secret clearance, mentoring experience.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration
Washington or San Diego or Boston
$160k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
5+ YOEBS/MS in CS/EE/ME/Aerospace or equivalent; typically 5+ years' related experience; proficiency in C++, Linux, embedded systems, middleware (DDS/ActiveMQ); hands-on field test experience and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration
Washington, D.C. or San Diego or Boston
$188k-$281k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
7+ YOERequires 7+ years related experience (or equivalent with advanced degree); proficiency in C++, Linux, embedded systems, shell scripting, middleware (e.g., DDS), container deployments (k3s/k3d/Docker); experience with field tests, team leadership, and ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains (R5401)
Washington or San Diego or Boston or Dallas
$195k-$293k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
7+ YOE7+ years relevant experience, expert C++ and Linux, experience leading autonomy or systems integration, BS/MS in engineering or equivalent, ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration
Washington or San Diego or Boston or Europe or Asia
$228k-$342k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
10+ YOE10+ years experience building real-time autonomy or embedded systems; proficient in C++, Linux, middleware (DDS), simulation and field testing; strong technical leadership, cross-team collaboration, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Firestorm Labs: Develops and manufactures low-cost 3D-printed unmanned aerial vehicles.
5+ YOE5+ years flight test engineering experience with autonomous or remotely piloted systems, bachelor’s in engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience), U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD clearance, Part 107, FAA familiarity, data analysis and documentation skills.
MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
TeradataNew York Stock Exchange: TDC: Provides cloud data analytics and enterprise AI software platforms.
8+ YOE8+ years in software architecture, AI infrastructure; experience with autonomous agents and LLMs; cloud-native systems; strong collaboration; BS/MS in CS/Engineering.
Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Emerging Domains (R5176)
United States or San Diego or Washington or Boston
$220k-$330k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
7+ YOE2+ MgmtBS/MS in CS/EE/ME/Aerospace or equivalent; typically 7+ years related experience; 2+ years people-management; proficiency in C++, Linux, embedded systems, shell scripting; experience with autonomy/unmanned systems and interface/ICD negotiation; ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
7+ YOE7+ years related experience with BS (alternatively 6+ years with MS or 4+ years with PhD). Requires expertise in Python or C++, autonomous systems/middleware, integration workflows, ROS, debugging, and experience leading software integration teams.
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
5+ YOETop Secret clearance required; bachelor’s degree in operations/engineering/military studies or 5+ years RAS experience. Experience with robotic and autonomous systems (RAS), planning/coordination of RAS training/exercises, MS Office and Maven Smart Systems, strong communication and problem-solving.
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
5+ YOETop Secret clearance required; bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering Management, or Military Studies (or 5+ years RAS experience); experience with Robotic and Autonomous Systems, planning RAS training/exercises, and working with operational military units.